Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken a landmark decision to safeguard the labor rights, remuneration, and social security of lakhs of outsourced personnel across Uttar Pradesh.

He has approved the establishment of the Uttar Pradesh Outsource Service Corporation (UPCOS), a dedicated body aimed at bringing transparency, stability, and trust to the outsourcing staff employment ecosystem.

High-level Meeting

Chairing a high-level meeting on Thursday, the Chief Minister provided clear directives to senior officials regarding the proposed corporation’s structure, functioning, and scope. He emphasized that the state government is fully committed to upholding the dignity, rights, and socio-economic interests of outsourced workers.

Highlighting the flaws in the current decentralised outsourcing system, such as delayed payments, unauthorised deductions, denial of EPF/ESI benefits, and lack of transparency, the Chief Minister stressed the urgent need for systemic reform.

Board of Directors

The Chief Minister directed that the proposed corporation be formed under the Company Act. A “Board of Directors” and a Director General will be appointed under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary. Committees will also be formed at the divisional and district level. Agencies will be selected through the Gem portal for a minimum of three years.

Additionally, it will be ensured that the services of the currently employed personnel are not interrupted, and they receive weightage based on their experience in the selection process.

Benefits to the employees

The Chief Minister directed that the remuneration of all outsourcing personnel be sent directly to their bank accounts by the 5th of every month, and that the amounts for EPF and ESI should be deposited on time. Additionally, all benefits allowed by EPF, ESIC, and banks should also be provided to the employees.

The Chief Minister clarified that the corporation should maintain its role as a regulatory body, which monitors the functioning of the agencies and ensures  debarment, penalties, and legal action for violations of the rules.

Priority to destitute

Reservation provisions for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, women, Divyangjan, and ex-servicemen will be fully followed in all appointments made by the proposed corporation. The Chief Minister has also talked about giving priority to destitute, divorced and abandoned women.

Importantly, CM Yogi directed that no outsourcing should be done against regular posts, and no personnel should be removed without the approval of a competent departmental authority.

Reaffirming his government’s commitment to employee dignity, social justice, and administrative accountability, the Chief Minister said UPCOS will open a new chapter in governance. This initiative will not only benefit lakhs of outsourced workers but also enhance the overall efficiency and integrity of the state’s administrative system.